06-03-08 EURxtra: Clinton Expected To End Race And Endorse Obama

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CLINTON EXPECTED TO END RACE TONIGHT: But it'll cost Obama millions.
From various published reports, it appears that the race between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democrastic presidential nomination is about to come to a merciful end. We've also learned that part of the process calls for Obama to help payoff Clinton's campaign debt which is estimated to be between $20 and $40 million dollars. Read Full Story

THE MO'KELLY REPORT PREVIEW: Senator Obama - Start Acting 'Presidential'
*Although Mo’Kelly is an ardent supporter of Senator Barack Obama generally and his presidential campaign specifically; my support is neither naïve nor myopic in nature. There are policies of Obama in which Mo’Kelly does not completely agree and there are decisions he’s made thus far which give me pause. That said; Senator Obama is still far and away the best candidate to lead this country come January of 2009. Read Full Story

KEY PROSECUTION WITNESS TESTIFIES IN KELLY TRIAL: Lisa Van Allen says she had three-way sex with singer and the victim three times; two were taped.
*The prosecution's star witnesses finally took the stand Monday in R. Kelly's child pornography trial and told jurors about three sexual encounters she had with the singer and the alleged victim in the case. Read Full Story

USHER SAYS HE 'RETIRED' NOT 'FIRED' HIS MAMA: Singer says he let her go last year to be a full-time grandma.
*Usher wants to make it clear that he did not fire his mother as his manager just days before Mother's Day last year. He simply "retired her," the singer says in Vibe magazine's July issue. Read Full Story

WESLEY SNIPES RESEARCHING NEW FILM ROLE?: Witnesses spot him in Brooklyn preparing for part in new cop flick.
*While his tax case is on appeal, Wesley Snipes is apparently using his time out on bail to prepare for a rumored part in "Brooklyn's Finest," the infamous film written for a screenwriting contest by Staten Island Toll Booth operator Michael Martin. Read Full Story

AL REYNOLDS IS NOT THE NEW UNDER ARMOUR MODEL: Rep for sportswear line squashes online rumors surrounding provocative photo.
*The sportwear brand Under Armour had to hurry up and release a statement denying that it signed Star Jones' soon-to-be ex Al Reynolds to a modeling contract. Read Full Story

ARE DIDDY AND CAMERON DIAZ DATING?: New reports have them looking rather 'cozy' and 'affectionate' with each other.
*As the Diddy/Cassie rumors continue floating around cyberspace, talk has surfaced suggesting a new romantic situation between the rap mogul and actress Cameron Diaz. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK WEIGHS IN ON S.A'S RECENT VIOLENCE: Comedian says poverty is behind attacks on foreigners in Johannesburg.
*In South Africa for his "No Apologies" comedy tour, Chris Rock commented Monday on the current wave of attacks on foreigners in the country, placing the blame on poverty rather than xenophobia. Read Full Story

DANNY GLOVER, THANDIE NEWTON PLAN FOR '2012': Chiwetel Ejiofor already booked for disaster movie about global upheaval.
*Danny Glover and Thandie Newton are in talks to join the cast of "2012," a disaster movie from Columbia that centers on the heroic struggle of the survivors of a global catastrophe. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER BO DIDDLEY: Rock innovator died Monday at the age of 79.
*Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, whose hits include such timeless classics as "Who Do You Love," and "Before You Accuse Me," died Monday of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. He was 79. Read Full Story

ANITA BAKER TO START SUMMER TOUR THIS MONTH: Songstress schedules a handful of shows beginning June 13 in Vienna, VA.
*Anita Baker has booked several live shows across the U.S. this summer, bringing her distinctive voice to fans in Colorado, Nevada, Michigan, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, California and Rama, Ontario. Read Full Story

'LOST'S' PERRINEAU FINDS ABC PILOT 'UNUSUALS': Actor cast in comedy-drama set at a New York police precinct.
*It's probably safe to say that Harold Perrineau will not be returning to ABC's "Lost" next season, as his character was blown to pieces in Thursday's season finale. Read Full Story

'AKEELAH'S' KEKE PALMER BOOKS NICKELODEON PILOT: Actress, 15, to star in project set in the fashion world.
*Akeelah and the Bee" star Keke Palmer has scored the lead role in Nickelodeon's new live-action pilot "True Fashion, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

NICOLE ARI PARKER, KEITH ROBINSON SCORE ABC GIGS: 'Soul Food' actress joins Damon Wayans comedy; 'Dreamgirls' actor on 'Good Behavior.'
*Pilot season has been very good to Nicole Ari Parker and Keith Robinson, as both have been added to pilots in production for ABC, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

DARRENT WILLIAMS MEMORIAL TEEN CENTER OPENS: Facility honoring late Denver Broncos cornerback held ribbon cutting Thursday.
*The Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center, named after the Denver Broncos cornerback who was killed in a drive-by shooting on Jan. 1, 2007, is officially open for business for young residents of Denver. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: D.L. to host BET Awards; T.O. turned away from nightclub; Will wants 'Bad Boys 3.'
*BET Awards '08 has announced that D.L. Hughley will serve as host for the June 24 ceremony, to be broadcast live at 8 p.m. from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Chaka at iTunes Fest; Alvin Ailey back in Brooklyn; Strahan's Golf Tournament; 'Black Women in Film.'
*Chaka Khan and N.E.R.D. are among the performers set for the 2nd iTunes Festival, a series of free concerts beginning July 1 at the 1,000-capacity Koko venue in Camden, north London. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn't cover in today's issue. (It's sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Flawless
By Kam Williams
*Laura Quinn (Demi Moore) was the first female executive at the London Diamond Corporation, England's leading importer of precious gems. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Semi-Pro
By Kam Williams
*Will Ferrell brings his bawdy brand of tomfoolery to the world of basketball with this retro comedy, set in the Seventies. He stars as Jackie Moon, the player/coach/owner of the Flint Tropics, a fledgling ABA franchise. Read Full Story

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